Nursing Assistant

Summary

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures, assists in the care of patients and/or families from admission through discharge.

Definition

A Nursing Assistant is a paraprofessional trained to provide personal care and related healthcare assistance to individuals who are sick, disabled, or infirm. This role applies to individuals residing in or receiving services from state-licensed healthcare facilities or agencies. The Nursing Assistant must hold a valid license issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health.

Brown University Health employees are expected to model the organization's core values:

* Compassion

* Accountability

* Respect

* Excellence

Employees must also demonstrate the following Success Factors:

* Instill Trust and Value Differences

* Patient and Community Focus

* Collaborate effectively

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Nursing Assistant performs the following:

* Work Organization

* Collaborates with the Registered Nurse to prioritize tasks and organize workflow.

* Personal Care

* Provides direct personal care to patients.

* Basic Nursing Assistant Skills

* Performs duties as outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation.

* Rehabilitation Support

* Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).

* Supports patient mobility and ambulation as appropriate.

* Safe Environment Maintenance

* Identifies and reports unsafe conditions or situations.

* Removes malfunctioning equipment from service and reports issues to appropriate personnel.

* Patient Monitoring and Reporting

* Observes and communicates patient conditions, signs, and symptoms to the Registered Nurse.

* Safety and Compliance

* Adheres to infection control and quality assurance standards.

* Documents patient care accurately in the electronic health record (EHR), flow sheets, and clinical documentation systems.

* Demonstrates readiness to respond in emergency or code situations.

* May serve as a patient observer.

* Additional Duties

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Basic Knowledge

* Current Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license required.

* High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

* Basic computer proficiency.

* Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

* Demonstrated knowledge of caring for patients across the lifespan, including consideration of:

* Aging processes

* Developmental stages

* Cultural differences

Experience

* One (1) year of Nursing Assistant experience preferred.

Working Environment &

Physical Requirements

* Work settings may include:

* Acute care hospitals

* Physician offices

* Other healthcare facilities

* Physical demands include:

* Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking

* Frequent bending, squatting, and stooping

* Lifting and repositioning patients and equipment

Independent Action

* Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse within established hospital policies and state regulations.

* Refers complex or unclear issues to a supervisor as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

* None

Pay Range:

$18.00-$25.82

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Work Type:

24 hours 7a-730p eow eoh

Work Shift:

Day

Daily

Hours:

12 hours

Driving

Required:

No